With social networking such a hot topic these days, we wanted to know what you thought about online versus in-person networking. Which really works best?
A total of 477 readers responded to the poll, and an overwhelming majority said that in-person networking is the most effective of the two.
We asked: “Which is more effective?” Here’s how the results break down:
At first glance, that seems shocking, especially for a web-based poll!
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Sometimes, a change of view is exactly what you need to give you a fresh perspective on things at work.
The other day, after a long, meeting-laden afternoon, I deliberately took a few moments to go through my neglected inbox, piled too high with I’ll-get-to-that-later mail like magazines and fliers. Sorting through them, I found something I needed to review for a team member, so I sat down in the chair opposite my desk to read it.
A few moments later, I looked up, and noticed what a different view I had of things from this side of my desk. Looking out the window, I felt refreshed by the new view of things. And it got me thinking about perspective and the workplace.
In today’s new media environment, we hear a lot about the power of social networking to expand careers and bolster business. But building networks offline is critical too, and time-tested for many.
Either way, the importance of networking can’t be underestimated. But we want to know which you think works best – online or in person networking?
Your Turn: Share your networking success stories in the comments!
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